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What would you do to save everything you've built?I love my husband so much. But what's going to happen to us? I can't even say the words to him because I'm too afraid of the answer.We're about to lose everything. Our home. Our company. Our reputation. We have no power over our own lives.So when I meet a stranger, I'm willing to listen to what he's got to say.'I genuinely want to help you,' he says, 'What I want from you at this moment is for you to be my companion when I ask.'But nothing in life is that simple.'It's best if it stays just between you and me. And it's best if your husband doesn't know. I imagine you understand why.'It's the only offer I've got. And desperation does funny things to a person.So I accept his proposal.Perfect for fans of B.A. Paris, Valerie Keogh, Lisa Hall, Nicola Sanders Jane E. James or The Silent Patient.This book was previously published as When He Finds You.

Skye knows it's now or never. It's time for her to reveal herself to the father she's never met.So she hops on a plane from Dublin to the English seaside town of Borteen.But between the father she's just getting to know and her worried mother, Skye realizes that the past is never that simple as a whirlwind of secrets turns their world upside down.And now Skye has Adam, the hunky guy next door, to contend with. He's determined to show her there's room in her life for love.Skye thinks they're better off as friends, but Adam has other ideas. Even when she reveals a secret of her own.Will Skye allow history to repeat itself? Or will she let go of the secrets of the past and open herself up to the future?

Detective Dean Matheson has his first case now he's back in Maple Valley.And then his second.And his third.A nameless girl's body found in front of the town's new church.A horrifying murder scene in the apartment over the diner.A child missing without a trace.Maple Valley has dark secrets. But Dean has never seen anything like this before.Evil hides in plain sight.Dean will do whatever it takes to stop any more innocent lives from being taken. Even if it means having to leave his painful memories behind him.But like evil, the past never stays buried for long.This pulse-pounding thriller will keep readers on the edge of their seat from the very first page. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, D.S. Butler, Charlie Donlea, Lisa Regan, Helen Phifer or Matt Brolly.

Two missing girls.One chance to save them.Eighteen-year-old Hannah Walker and her best friend have vanished without a trace while working at a ski resort in Colorado. Something sinister is going on.So why aren't the local police interested?Former small-town cop Dean Matheson reluctantly joins forces with Detective Eva Valdez to take up the case. He's reeling from the loss of his wife. She's grappling with her own grief after losing her husband in the line of duty. This case could be what they need to finally move on from the past.But no one else seems to care about finding the missing girls.The pristine Colorado snow covers horrifying secrets. And as Dean discovers, everyone has something to hide.Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, D.S. Butler, Charlie Donlea, Lisa Regan, Helen Phifer or Matt Brolly.

The woman who pushes everyone away and the man who likes to fix things . . . Photographer Angel Harrington has a secret. For ten long years, it's kept her from making friends or even staying in one place for more than six months. She's put up barriers to keep people out. She's convinced there's only one person in life she can rely on: herself. Until she arrives in Little Bluewater Bay. Despite her stand-offishness, the villagers welcome her with cake and open arms. Slowly Angel's guard starts to melt away, aided by her landlord, Lucas. He's tall, muscular and easy on the eyes - and always seems to be there when she needs a helping hand. The longer Angel stays in Little Bluewater Bay the clearer it becomes that there's more to life than running away from the past. Angel's secrets have been holding her back for so long. Could Lucas be the one to help her find a happy-ever-after?

THIS BREATHTAKING WW2 ROMANCE SET IN NAZI-OCCUPIED PARIS WILL STAY WITH YOU LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE.________________________________________________Born to a French mother and an English father, Charlotte Bray has always felt like an outsider in her small Cornish fishing village. She spends her days on her father's fishing boat, helping to feed a nation at war.But the war brings devastation, and it's not long until it reaches Charlotte's front door. Her world is rocked and forever changed by tragedy.With nothing left to lose, she accepts a mysterious invitation to work for the War Office as a spy. Nothing is as it seems, and she finds herself in Nazi-occupied Paris with a new identity.Charlotte begins working under the sombre but handsome Frenchman Pierre Lesieur. But do his allegiances lie elsewhere?With the Gestapo at every corner and networks falling all around her, Charlotte feels danger closing in on her.And nothing is more dangerous than her growing feelings for Pierre.Charlotte has been taught how to defend herself from the enemy. But not how to protect her heart . . .This jaw-dropping love story about bravery and betrayal is perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See, The Invisible Bridge, Dilly Court, Lizzie Lane, Bill Kitson, Rosie Clarke or Tania Crosse.

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS ON AN ENCHANTING SCOTTISH ISLE.Can a Christmas escape heal Amelia's broken heart?Amelia needs a fresh start. Just two months before Christmas she loses her job and then returns home to find her husband of three months has left her.With nothing keeping her in London, Amelia accepts a job as tourism officer on the Isle of Arran.If there is anywhere that can help her heal, it's a beautiful Scottish island at Christmas.Arriving on Arran she finds the close-knit locals welcome her with open arms. Before long Amelia is helping the town prepare for their holiday celebrations - decorating the town Christmas tree, helping at the festive fair and attending the traditional ceilidh dance.But it's not only the promise of Christmas that brings the sparkle back to Amelia's life. Almost immediately she meets Fergus, a dreamy Scotsman whose dark eyes make her weak at the knees.The more time she spends with Fergus, Amelia begins to see that Arran is more than an escape, it's a new beginning.Until a face from the past threatens to upend everything . . .Can the magic of Christmas show Amelia where her heart truly belongs?

Sometimes second chances take a little time . . .Susie Keane is mourning the death of her husband. They had a wonderful forty years of marriage, but now she's unsure of what to do with her life.Then the arrival of the annual Christmas card from the oh-so-perfect Bailey family gives Susie the push she so desperately needs. Next year, she'll be the one with the exciting stories to gloat about.Hello cooking courses, motorbike-riding lessons and pole-dancing classes. Goodbye moping about and feeling sorry for herself.But then something happens that Susie isn't prepared for. A school reunion.And she definitely isn't prepared to meet a man who does the impossible. Bob Diamond is the first person to put a smile on Susie's face.Bob lost his wife eighteen months ago and knows exactly what Susie's going through. And it doesn't hurt that he's a singer and guitar player in a band. Together, perhaps they can fall back in love with life?With Bob by her side, Susie discovers that, sometimes, the most unexpected gifts of all are the ones that bring two lonely hearts together . . .Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Judy Leigh, Cathy Hopkins, Alexandra Potter, Dee MacDonald or Maxine Morrey.

Photographer Libby just got fired. Again. Then she gets home early to find her boyfriend in bed with another woman. And just like that, her dreams of a Christmas Day proposal are shattered.Libby lands a new job as a personal assistant to mysterious businessman Seth Coleman. He's terse and demanding. It's no wonder Libby keeps messing things up.Then one day an adorable Golden Retriever puppy is delivered to the house. As Libby helps Seth train Barney, she realizes that there's a surprisingly sweet side to Seth the CEO . . .But everything goes wrong when Libby finds out that Seth's company has bought the community centre where they've been training Barney. It's not just about puppy classes, it's a lifeline for the whole community. Libby is devastated when Seth says it's just business. So she packs her bags.Until her parents come down with the flu and Libby is forced to spend her favourite time of the year with a man who doesn't even own tinsel. It's up to Libby to inject some Christmas spirit. Starting with a truce, since they're going to be stuck together whether they like it or not.But Libby might just find magic under the mistletoe if she can convince Seth to open his heart this Christmas . . .This heartwarming Christmas romance is perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan, Holly Martin, Teresa F. Morgan, Helen Rolfe and Julie Shackman.

TRAVEL FROM WARTIME WALES TO SIXTIES SICILY IN THIS BREATHTAKING CROSS-GENERATIONAL SAGA ABOUT A DAUGHTER ROCKED BY HER FAMILY'S SECRET PAST._______________________________________________Wales, 1943.Sara Lewis should be heartbroken when her husband doesn't return from war. But he was never the kind husband she hoped for. And now she's stuck with her cruel mother-in-law on the family farm.Sara must do what is best for her young son. So she leaves the farm for the safety of her sister's home.Despite herself, she begins to notice Carlo, an Italian prisoner of war. Longing looks soon turn into love letters and a connection neither of them can sever.But fraternization between the prisoners and local women are forbidden. As their love grows, so does the danger all around them . . .Twenty-five years later, their daughter holds her father's hand as he takes his last breath and whispers a name: Giulietta.But who is Giulietta, and who are the young woman and baby in an old photograph?The secrets of the past collide as the family are shaken to their very core, forced to revisit memories they'd rather forget to uncover the truth.Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Barbara Davis, Karen Swan, Amanda Weinburg or Anita Chapman.

A BRAND-NEW ROMANCE ABOUT SISTERHOOD AND SECOND CHANCES IN TRANQUIL WALES TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SUMMER.________________________________________________Fifty-year-old police officer Fran Doherty thought she had a good few years left in her. But if a heart attack while dancing the night away at a disco in a sequin dress isn't a sign to slow down, then she doesn't know what is . . .Fran's waved goodbye to the force and hello to her pension. But who is she without her job?She decides to get away from it all in Llanbryn, an idyllic seaside village in Wales. It beats feeling sorry for herself and watching Homes Under the Hammer all day.Fran's soon taken under the wing of the Sea Sisters, a group of inspirational women of all ages and sizes who swim in the ocean. They challenge her to move on from the past and face her life-long fear of the sea.And the strapping Wyn catches her eye. He appears to be the local troublemaker, but perhaps Fran's got the wrong end of the stick . . .The closer she gets to Wyn, the more she's unable to deny the feelings he brings out in her. And Llanbryn feels more like home with every passing day.Fran feels more alive than she has in years, but Wyn has his own emotional scars. Maybe they can help each other?Readers will be captivated by this story full of humour and heart. Perfect for fans of Caroline James, Jessica Redland, Sue Moorcroft, Sarah Bennett, Jo Thomas, Sarah Morgan or Beth O'Leary.

AN UPLIFTING HOLIDAY BEACH READ OF SECOND-CHANCES. FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUE MOORCROFT.________________________________________________Fall in love with Elle and Lucas this summer!Two exes, one disastrous proposal and a tropical island escape.Sensible Elle Jamieson is ready for a new start. One where she can be carefree and adventurous. And put the past firmly behind her.She's spending the summer living on her friend's boat in Malta. Elle imagines sun-drenched days discovering the island's hidden gems.But her dream getaway turns stormy when she discovers she's sharing her floating home with gorgeous, but insufferable, Lucas Rose. The man who broke her heart.Four years ago, Lucas proposed to Elle and she turned him down. His injured pride prevented him from staying to ask why and Elle never forgave him for it.With both of them refusing to give up their holiday they must learn to live side by side in paradise. Which is easier said than done when they can't agree on anything. And past emotions begin bubbling to the surface.But one thing they can agree on . . . falling out of love is a lot harder than falling in love.This sizzling, second-chance summer romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author, is perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Beth Moran, Amber Rose Gill, Jill Mansell, Phoebe MacLeod and Beth O'Leary.

ESCAPE THE CITY AND FIND PEACE IN THE COTSWOLDS IN THIS UTTERLY PERFECT ROMANCE ABOUT FRESH STARTS.One broken-hearted city doctor. A countryside surgery in need of a new GP. The perfect love story bound to get your pulse racing . . .Dr Liv Emery is at her wits end. Her perfect life was within her grasp. Instead she's dealing with the fallout of being dumped by her long-term boyfriend in the cruellest way possible.Then on top of everything else, a patient goes berserk on her. It's the final straw, and there's only one thing for it . . . A new start.So she jumps at the chance to cover her former professor's GP surgery in the Cotswolds and waves goodbye to the city. And good-for-nothing men.Life in the village of Broclington is a far cry from London - and her cottage is a welcome change from her old shoebox flat. But her relief is short-lived after meeting her prickly boss Callum.But perhaps he has his reasons . . . It's not easy juggling being a single parent to a fairy-obsessed six-year-old while staving off bosses breathing down his neck about funding cuts.The more Liv gets to know Callum and his daughter, the more she realizes she may be able to help them - and the village practice - more than she could have imagined.But will her time in Broclington be the healing experience she so desperately needs, or could she end up heartbroken once again?Fans of Beth Moran, Alison Sherlock, Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain, Marie Laval or Lisa Hobman will fall head over heels for this cozy romance full of heart.

AN ENCHANTING AND UTTERLY FEEL-GOOD LOVE STORY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS SUMMER.Sometimes life's greatest adventures are found closest to home . . .Travel writer Holly Merriweather knows a fresh start is just what she needs to get her life back on track.The break-up with her childhood sweetheart and collapse of their artisan cheese business definitely didn't help in that department.So Holly's thrilled to score her dream job at an iconic travel book publisher. She's ready for sunsets in Marrakech, cocktails on the French Riviera and gondola rides through the Venetian canals.And she's had enough of men. She's putting herself and her career first.But of course her new colleague - and the boss's son - Jack is drop-dead gorgeous. And it turns out the job is less glamourous sightseeing and more . . . crumbling offices and a struggling family business, rocked by the death of their larger-than-life founder.She struggles to stay away from Jack and they begin to work together to ensure the company's legacy. Perhaps this summer she's heading towards the most exciting chapter of her life . . .Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Emily Henry, Izzy Bromley, Beth Moran, C.J. Connolly, Portia MacIntosh or Jenny Colgan.

From the bestselling author of The Cruise, a fabulously funny read. You won't want to put this book down.Let the shenanigans begin at the Best Boomerville Hotel . . .Jo Docherty and Hattie Contaldo have a vision - a holiday retreat in the heart of the Lake District exclusively for guests of 'a certain age' wishing to stimulate both mind and body with new creative experiences. One hotel refurbishment later and the Best Boomerville Hotel is open for business!Perhaps not surprisingly Boomerville attracts more than its fair share of eccentric clientele: there's fun-loving Sir Henry Mulberry and his brother Hugo; Lucinda Brown, an impoverished artist with more ego than talent; Andy Mack, a charming Porsche-driving James Bond lookalike, as well as Kate Simmons, a woman who made her fortune from an internet dating agency but still hasn't found 'the One' herself.With such an array of colourful individuals there's bound to be laughs aplenty, but could there be tears and heartbreak too and will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?Perfect for readers who love Nicola May, Judy Leigh, Heidi Swain, Holly Martin, Jenny Colgan and Jo Thomas

TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND FOR THE WEDDING OF THE SUMMER IN THIS TALE OF UNBREAKABLE BONDS AND UNFORGETTABLE ROMANCE.Three sisters. One wedding. Infinite possibilities . . .On the enchanting Isle of Arran, three sisters find themselves at Meadowbank Cottage, their childhood home. But it's the first time they've been together since their mum died.And now they're back in Arran for the wedding of middle sister Emma.Eldest Kirsty is juggling the responsibility for Meadowbank Cottage with an earth-shattering secret she discovers in the attic. She fears she's beginning to lose herself . . .Bride-to-be Emma is an ambitious lawyer living and working in Edinburgh. Far from turning into Bridezilla, she's looking forward to a simple ceremony in a beautiful and meaningful place.Meanwhile baby sister and wild one Amy lives in Vancouver. But the pull of home is becoming too enticing to ignore. She wonders if she should extend her trip to Arran, maybe even for good . . . And could her old flame James, who works at the whisky distillery on the island, be the person to convince her?One thing is for sure: there's going to be lots of laughter and buckets of tears along the way.But how will the sisters come together when Emma receives some unexpected news?Fans of Lisa Hobman, Rachael Lucas, Emma Bennet, Jessica Redland or Julie Shackman will fall head over heels for this feel-good read about the bonds of sisterhood.

Meet Vanessa. She's newly divorced and starting again at fifty-five. Her ex's affair was a nasty surprise that ended their thirty-year marriage. But with a son who's flown the nest and her husband gone, it's time for Vanessa to find a new challenge. Either that or choose to grow old and bitter alone . . . Vanessa decides to make her dream of opening a teashop come true. It's now or never. But running a successful teashop is harder than it looks. With customers proving hard to come by, Vanessa's on the verge of being left with nothing - again. Then she comes across an article about the Museum of Broken Relationships, where the rejected and lovelorn flock to shed the symbols of their shattered dreams. This gives Vanessa a brilliant idea. She opens up her shop to the broken-hearted and her little teashop soon becomes a haven for jilted lovers. Vanessa is always on hand to offer a cup of tea and a listening ear. But can the museum help Vanessa to heal her own heart . . . and perhaps find a second chance at love?

Lilac-haired Bea Appleton can't wait to create a buzz about the honey festival at her fantastic garden. The only thorn in her side is her awful next-door neighbour. Ever since he moved in, he and his poisonous assistant Carla have been complaining about Bea's beautiful climbing plants ruining the 'clean lines' of his garden. The ongoing feud has Bea worried. Will her horrible neighbours pose problems for her festival? Enter handsome TV presenter Marcus Rainton. He's the polar opposite of her horrible neighbour. He's entranced by both Bea and her beautiful garden, not to mention the buzzing bees and a certain black cat. Marcus is only meant to be here visiting his cousin, but he certainly seems determined to stick around. Is Bea the attraction? But is all as it seems? Nothing is ever straightforward in Bea's Garden . . .

Abby knows she can come across as an airhead - she talks too much and is a bit of a klutz - but there's more to her than that. Though she sacrificed her career to help raise her sisters, a job interview at biscuit company Crumbs could finally be her chance to shine.